IDC Insights to Reveal Top 10 Predictions for 2011
New Research Provides Essential Guidance on Technology Investments Across Energy, Financial Services, Government, Health, Manufacturing and Retail
FRAMINGHAM, MA - December 15, 2010 - Leading industry analysts from the IDC Insights businesses will join forces to present a series of complimentary Web conferences announcing the Top 10 Predictions for 2011 for executives in energy, financial services, government, health, manufacturing and retail.
WHO: The series kicks off on January 10, 2011 with a cross-industry
discussion hosted by Meredith Whalen, group vice president and general
manager of IDC's Vertical Markets Business Units. The panel features
the following analysts:
-- Rick Nicholson, Research Vice President, IDC Energy Insights
-- David Potterton, Research Vice President, IDC Financial Insights
-- Thom Rubel, Research Vice President, IDC Government Insights
-- Scott Lundstrom, Group Vice President, IDC Health Insights
-- Robert Parker, Group Vice President, IDC Manufacturing Insights and
IDC Retail Insights
WHAT: IDC Insights' Top 10 Predictions are annual complimentary one-hour Web
conferences hosted by IDC's industry-specific research companies,
covering energy, financial services, government, health, retail, and
manufacturing. Discussions focus on how the Top 10 Predictions in each
segment will impact global technology spending patterns,
organizational structures, and overall industry performance.
WHEN: Top 10 Predictions Web conferences begin Monday, January 10th. Start
times noted are U.S. Eastern time.
Monday, January 10 11:00 a.m. IDC Insights (a cross-industry
discussion)
Monday, January 10 2:00 p.m. IDC Financial Insights
Tuesday, January 11 11:00 a.m. IDC Energy Insights, Utilities
Tuesday, January 11 2:00 p.m. IDC Energy Insights, Oil & Gas
Wednesday, January 12 11:00 a.m. IDC Government Insights
Wednesday, January 12 2:00 p.m. IDC Health Insights
Thursday, January 13 11:00 a.m. IDC Retail Insights
Thursday, January 13 2:00 p.m. IDC Manufacturing Insights
WHERE: For more information on the Top 10 Predictions series, go to
http://www.idc.com/predictions2011 [http://www.idc.com/predictions2011]. For registration and Web
conference details, select the "Events" tab.
MORE: Additional IDC Insights Web conferences will be held starting January
18th, focusing on specific industry sectors and on the EMEA and
Asia/Pacific regions. For information on all Predictions Web
conferences, select the events tab at
http://www.idc.com/predictions2011 [http://www.idc.com/predictions2011].
About IDC Insights
IDC Insights lines of business assist businesses and IT leaders, as well as the suppliers who serve them, in making more effective technology decisions by providing accurate, timely, and insightful fact-based research and consulting services. Our global research and analysis is focused on mitigating technology risks, maximizing the effectiveness of IT investments, identifying new opportunities, and bringing forth technology solutions that are aligned with the organization's business objectives.
International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology and telecommunications industries. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. For more information about IDC and IDC Insights, please visit our web site at www.idc.com [http://www.idc.com].
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For more information, please contact:
Sandra Collins
scollins@idc.com
508-988-6746
Sarah Murray
sarahbethmurray@gmail.com
781-794-3214